Visiting, calls, money and mail
How to stay in touch with someone at Catawba Correctional Center.
Visiting
Visitor approval, visiting days and rules
Most state prisons require visitors to apply and be approved before the first visit, often after the person adds you to their visiting list. Approval can take several weeks. Visits usually happen on set days, and many prisons also offer video visits.
- Bring a valid government photo ID; minors need a parent or legal guardian.
- Expect a dress code and a search.
- New arrivals often cannot have visits until intake and classification are complete.
We have not verified these details for Catawba Correctional Center. Before you go or send anything, call (828) 466-5521 or check the facility website.
Phone calls
They call out, and calls are recorded
You cannot call someone in Catawba Correctional Center. They call out, and calls are paid collect, from their own account, or from a prepaid account you set up with the facility's phone provider. Ask the facility which provider it uses; each facility works with only one.
All calls are recorded. Do not discuss the case on the phone.
We have not verified these details for Catawba Correctional Center. Before you go or send anything, call (828) 466-5521 or check the facility website.
Sending money
Online, by phone, kiosk or money order
Money goes into the person's account (often called a trust or commissary account) using their booking or inmate number. Facilities usually accept deposits through an approved online vendor, by phone, or at a lobby kiosk, and some accept money orders by mail. We do not yet know which vendor Catawba Correctional Center uses. Never send cash in the mail.
We have not verified these details for Catawba Correctional Center. Before you go or send anything, call (828) 466-5521 or check the facility website.
Sending mail
How to address letters and what is allowed
Address every letter with the person's full legal name and booking or inmate number, and put your full name and return address on the envelope.
The street address we have on file is 1347 Prison Camp Rd, Newton, NC, 28658. Many facilities use a different address or an outside mail-scanning service for inmate mail, so confirm the correct mailing address before you send anything.
- Many jails accept only postcards or plain white paper, and scan mail instead of delivering the original.
- No staples, stickers, glitter, perfume, lipstick or tape.
- Books and magazines usually must come directly from a publisher or approved retailer.
- Photos are often limited in number and size, and cannot be Polaroids.
We have not verified these details for Catawba Correctional Center. Before you go or send anything, call (828) 466-5521 or check the facility website.
Commissary
Snacks, hygiene items and phone time
Commissary is the store inside the facility where people buy snacks, hygiene items, writing supplies and phone time using money in their account. Most facilities have a weekly spending limit and a set order day. Some also allow family to order approved care packages through an outside vendor; ask Catawba Correctional Center whether it does.
We have not verified these details for Catawba Correctional Center. Before you go or send anything, call (828) 466-5521 or check the facility website.
Bail and release
Release dates, parole and transfers
People in state prison are usually serving a sentence, so bail does not apply. Questions about release dates, parole or transfers go to North Carolina Department of Public Safety.
We have not verified these details for Catawba Correctional Center. Before you go or send anything, call (828) 466-5521 or check the facility website.
Questions about Catawba Correctional Center
How do I find out if someone is in Catawba Correctional Center?
We do not collect a public roster for this facility. Use our North Carolina state prison inmate search page to look for someone, or call the facility to confirm whether they are held there.
Where is Catawba Correctional Center?
Catawba Correctional Center is in Newton, Catawba County, North Carolina. The street address we have on file is 1347 Prison Camp Rd, Newton, NC, 28658.
What is the phone number for Catawba Correctional Center?
The phone number we have on file is (828) 466-5521. People held there cannot receive incoming calls.
How do I visit someone at Catawba Correctional Center?
Most state prisons require visitors to apply and be approved before the first visit, often after the person adds you to their visiting list, and approval can take several weeks. Visits usually happen on set days, and many prisons also offer video visits. Before you go, call (828) 466-5521 or check its website.
Can I call someone at Catawba Correctional Center?
No. People held at Catawba Correctional Center call out, and calls are paid collect, from their own account, or from a prepaid account you set up with the facility's phone provider. All calls are recorded, so do not discuss the case on the phone. Ask the facility which phone provider it uses, at (828) 466-5521.
How do I send money to someone at Catawba Correctional Center?
Money goes into the person's account, often called a trust or commissary account, using their booking or inmate number. Facilities usually accept deposits through an approved online vendor, by phone, at a lobby kiosk or by money order. Never send cash in the mail. We do not yet know which vendor Catawba Correctional Center uses, so ask the facility before you send anything.
How do I send mail to someone at Catawba Correctional Center?
Address every letter with the person's full legal name and booking or inmate number, and put your full name and return address on the envelope. The street address we have on file is 1347 Prison Camp Rd, Newton, NC, 28658. Many facilities use a different address or an outside mail-scanning service for inmate mail, so confirm the correct mailing address before you send anything.
Is searchinmates.org run by this facility?
No. searchinmates.org is a private website and is not affiliated with any government agency. We copy information from public sheriff and corrections sources, and it may be out of date. Always verify with the facility.
Prison listings come from a public corrections source and may be out of date. searchinmates.org is a private website, not affiliated with Catawba Correctional Center or any government agency.